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Aug 14, 2020 · The B-17 bomber “Memphis Belle” was one of the first bombers to fly 25 missions. The War Department made a stirring documentary about the bomber’s final mission over a German port city.
- B-17 Flying Fortress Ride
The B-17 was still thought of as a big, complicated, and...
- B-17 Flying Fortress Ride
Memphis Belle (film) Memphis Belle. (film) Memphis Belle is a 1990 British-American war drama film directed by Michael Caton-Jones and written by Monte Merrick. The film stars Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, and Harry Connick Jr. (in his film debut). Memphis Belle is a fictional version of the 1944 documentary Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying ...
Memphis Belle: Directed by Michael Caton-Jones. With Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, Tate Donovan, D.B. Sweeney. In 1943, the crew of a B-17 based in the UK prepares for its 25th and final bombing mission over Germany before returning home to the USA.
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- Action, Drama, War
- Michael Caton-Jones
- 1990-10-12
Jun 30, 2024 · Pilot Jason Capra joins Reel History for a detailed breakdown of the beloved yet imperfect 1990 WWII aviation drama “Memphis Belle,” which features an all-st...
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- Reel History
Jan 4, 2023 · The bomber’s display was formally opened on May 17, 2018, which marked the 75th anniversary of the plane’s 25th mission. But this B-17 bomber endured a long journey before finally arriving at the museum. The Memphis Belle being restored at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. In the background is Swoose, another historic B-17.
Rated 4/5 Stars • 01/17/23. Superb, stirring documentary. 9/10 1943 and the allied bombing campaign is at its peak. The Memphis Belle is a B-17 "Flying Fortress" bomber in the US 8th Air Force ...
- Documentary, History, Drama, War
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The crew back from their 25th operational mission. All were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal.. The Memphis Belle, a Boeing-built B-17F-10-BO, manufacturer's serial number 3170, USAAC Serial No. 41-24485, was added to the USAAF inventory on 15 July 1942, [7] and delivered in September 1942 to the 91st Bombardment Group at Dow Field, Bangor, Maine. [8]